Exclusive: Murray Wallace on Millwall exit when he knew Den days were numbered toughest opponent; what went wrong for Joe Edwards – and joking with team-mates about SE16 return.
IT won’t surprise anyone that a week after it was publicly confirmed he wouldn’t be offered a new contract by Millwall, Murray Wallace was back working at Calmont Road.
Wallace is returning to full fitness from a fractured foot and is seeking a new club after seven years with the Lions.
Wallace wasn’t alone at the training ground. He was in the company of Lions goalkeeper Lukas Jensen and defender Danny McNamara. Jensen is in the early part of his recovery from a torn Achilles, while McNamara is working his way back after surgery on a serious knee injury.
Wallace’s time at Millwall officially ends when his contract expires on June 30. But he was joking with his team-mates that they might share a pitch one day again at The Den. Although Wallace would be in a very different capacity if he…
Millwall Analysis: What Lions had in common with promoted sides – and how summer transfer business could indicate how they want to evolve.
By Fergus Sowrey
WITH Alex Neil having signed a new contract this week, attention now turns to how Millwall will set up under the head coach heading into next season.
In 2024–25, the Lions’ direct style of play was no secret.
Their ability to transition quickly from defence to attack was backed up by numerous statistics, showcasing a clear preference for playing the long ball.
According to Opta, the Lions recorded a ‘direct speed’, which refers to the average speed at which the ball is moved towards the opposition goal in a sequence of passes, of 1.97 metres per second (m/s), with only Portsmouth moving the ball faster.
Champions Leeds United, as well as play-off finalists Sunderland and Sheffield United, were also relatively efficient in moving the ball forward, all possessing a direct s…
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